Why are periodic reviews of the workplace violence program important?

• A. To assign blame
• B. To keep policies current, reflect changes in risk, and drive continuous improvement
• C. To increase complexity
• D. To reduce training

Answer: (B)

Periodic reviews keep the workplace violence program relevant and continuously improving. As the work environment changes—new departments, different processes, remote or hybrid setups, or shifts in staffing and risk factors—the policies must be updated to reflect those realities. Regular reviews collect data from incident reports, near misses, employee feedback, audits, and drill results to evaluate what’s working and where gaps remain. This enables you to adjust preventive controls, such as how threats are assessed, how events are reported, visitor and access procedures, and the content of training, so the program stays effective and current. It also supports clearer communication and updated training so staff know how to recognize warning signs and respond appropriately. This approach fits the continuous improvement cycle (plan-do-check-act): plan and implement protections, check results through reviews, and act to close gaps and strengthen the program. Assigning blame, increasing unnecessary complexity, or reducing training would undermine learning, effectiveness, and readiness.